Originally Posted by DjHubberts
Marine, I just finished my first year at XJT. My class, they dumped everyone into CLE and we all recieved our first choice of base after about the second month being there. EWR has had a lot of lines and movement (its the junior captain base) and you will sit reserve the shortest there. Everyone seems to want IAH, so it may take an extra month or two to get down there, and then another extra month or two to get a line. CLE... well... they are shrinking CLE lines (which is where I was based) and basically whatever movement up you make, is about the same numebr of lines that get dropped.
As far as the 69 a/c, we told CAL that we were going to be keeping them, but no announcement has been made as to where we are going to be flying them. Its been interesting around here to say the least. Best of luck to you with getting hired.
Oh yeah, as a commuter, it starts to wear on you fast!
Dj, Thanks for the info on Express Jet and how they're handling their new hires. I was really hoping that I'd be one of them soon, but it's been about 6 weeks since I sent the email with the 12 questions back and still no word, so I'm thinking I didn't make it to the interview stage. I am betting it's because the first question was could I attend training within 3 weeks of interviewing, and since I don't get off active duty until 30 June, it would have been more like 4 to 5 weeks. Oh well, maybe if they keep hiring I'll try again later. Do I have to wait six months before applying again? I think that's about the standard, right?
Also, I'd heard thru the grapevine that XJT was keeping the 69 planes. I think that's great news! I'm sure you guys will figure out a way to use them and keep going strong. (At least I'm really hoping since XJT may have been my best shot at an airline gig!)
I know the commuting would get old really fast, and that's the main reason I'm only applying to airlines where I might get domiciled near enough to Pensacola to make it worth my time. I want to be able to come home and see my family when I finally DO get a couple days off from sitting reserve!
Thanks again,
marinepilot